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Evaluating the Hormonal and Biochemical Markers in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Missan Province

research Evaluating the hormonal and biochemical markers in womens with polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS in Missan Province

August 2025 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science”

This case-control study in Missan Province, Iraq, found that married women with PCOS had higher rates of obesity and menstrual irregularities, along with elevated testosterone, LH, and insulin levels, compared to healthy controls, highlighting significant hormonal and metabolic complications.

Assessment of the Impact of VDR Polymorphisms on Selected Hormonal, Metabolic, and Mineral Balance Markers in Young Women with Hyperandrogenism

research Assessment of the impact of VDR polymorphisms on selected hormonal, metabolic and mineral balance markers in young women with hyperandrogenism

January 2025 in “Ginekologia Polska”

In this study, researchers found that certain vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms are significantly related to insulin concentration during a glucose tolerance test in young women with hyperandrogenism, but these polymorphisms did not affect bone metabolism or other biochemical parameters.

research Clinical, ultrasound and hormonal markers of androgenicity in acne vulgaris

57 citations , August 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, acne severity in females was strongly associated with inflammatory lesion count and moderately associated with androgens, especially DELTA 4 and DHEAS promoting acne and SHBG reducing it.

The Influence of ESR1 Polymorphisms on Hormonal, Metabolic, and Mineral Balance Markers in Women with Hyperandrogenism

research The influence of ESR1 polymorphisms on selected hormonal, metabolic and mineral balance markers in women with hyperandrogenism

November 2022 in “Scientific Reports”

This study found that ESR1 gene polymorphisms may be linked to hormonal imbalances in young women with hyperandrogenism, potentially affecting bone mineral density indirectly.

research What may be the markers of the male equivalent of polycystic ovary syndrome?

39 citations , January 2004 in “Physiological Research”

In this study, researchers reported that about one-third of men with premature alopecia displayed hormonal shifts and higher insulin resistance, resembling the prevalence pattern of PCOS in women.

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community Possible transgenerational effects of finasteride use on male offspring? (STUDY)

in Research/Science 27 upvotes 4 months ago

Finasteride may affect male offspring's fertility and hormonal balance, with debates on whether to discontinue use before conception. Some users report no issues, while others highlight the high doses used in rat studies.

community How likely do you think it is for PP405 to come out?

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 11 months ago

PP405 is a potential new hair loss treatment that works through metabolic pathways rather than hormonal ones, with an estimated market release between late 2027 and 2029. Current alternatives to finasteride include minoxidil, pyralutamide, fluridil, and RU58841, with hair transplants also being a viable option.

community Latest study on RU58841 done 19. August 2026.

25 upvotes 3 weeks ago

RU58841 can be absorbed systemically after topical application, but the study did not find immediate hormonal disruption. The study highlights the need for more research on long-term safety and effects of RU58841, as well as the importance of quality control in products from the grey market.

community How do athletes maintain their hair transplants? Or do they not?

in Transplants 57 upvotes 1 year ago

Athletes often use finasteride to maintain hair transplants, but some avoid it due to potential hormonal effects. Notable examples include Mo Salah and Conor McGregor, while LeBron James has had multiple procedures with varying success.

community 5 Months on topical Fin/Min progress: grows hair and boobs

in Progress Pictures 159 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced significant hair growth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but noticed nipple changes, suggesting early gynecomastia. They plan to stop the treatment and consider blood work to check hormonal balance.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Lavender

Is lavender effective for hormonal hair loss or just stress? Lavender may help with stress-related hair loss but has limited evidence for hormonal hair loss.

learn procapil

Want to stop hormonal hair loss without touching your hormone levels? Procapil could block the enzyme doing the damage. Procapil's supplier describes it as inhibiting 5-alpha reductase at the scalp without changing hormone levels, but the published support is cell and animal work plus one small human study of a caffeine-plus-Procapil formula. It is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss treatment, and no trial has compared it with finasteride or minoxidil.

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Losing hair from hormonal imbalance? Baicapil might block DHT without messing with your hormones. No published study shows that Baicapil blocks DHT — the only data on the ingredient itself is the manufacturer's own unpublished dossier, and the baicalin research behind the claim is cancer cell-line work in which the effect was explicitly independent of the androgen receptor.

learn Adenosine

Adenosine : Can it help if my hair loss is due to a hormonal imbalance like PCOS or DHT? Adenosine may help improve hair growth affected by hormonal imbalances like PCOS or DHT.

learn Bicalutamide

Why are some women using bicalutamide to fight hormonal hair loss? Bicalutamide blocks androgens, helping women combat hormonal hair loss effectively.

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